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What You'll Learn

Master digital advocacy. This course provides skills to build a powerful online presence and influence a global audience.
Course Benefits
Industry Certification

Internationally recognized qualification

Expert Instructors

Learn from industry professionals

Dedicated Support

Assistance during and after training

Practical Skills

Apply knowledge immediately

Comprehensive 5-day curriculum with all materials included
Hands-on exercises and real-world case studies
Valuable networking opportunities with peers and experts
Post-course resources and refresher materials
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Duration 5 Days
Level Foundation
Format In-Person

Course Overview

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In today’s interconnected world, social media and digital platforms have become powerful tools for raising awareness, influencing public opinion, and driving change. Effective digital advocacy requires more than just posting online—it involves crafting the right messages, targeting the right audiences, managing campaigns, and measuring impact.

This training equips participants with the skills to design and implement impactful digital advocacy strategies. Through practical exercises, case studies, and interactive sessions, participants will learn how to leverage social media platforms, storytelling techniques, and digital tools to amplify their voice, engage communities, and influence policy and decision-making.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Communication and advocacy officers

  • NGO and civil society staff engaged in advocacy and campaigns

  • Public relations and media professionals

  • Program managers and development practitioners

  • Policy advocates and community mobilizers

  • Anyone seeking to strengthen their social media and advocacy impact

Course Impact

Organizational Impact

  • Stronger capacity to design and run effective digital advocacy campaigns

  • Increased visibility and influence among stakeholders and policymakers

  • Enhanced ability to engage communities and build online support

  • Improved communication strategies aligned with organizational goals

Individual Impact

  • Practical skills in managing social media platforms for advocacy

  • Confidence in digital storytelling and message design

  • Stronger understanding of digital tools for campaign monitoring

  • Improved career opportunities in communication, media, and advocacy fields

Course Objectives

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the role of digital advocacy in advancing organizational goals.

  • Design and implement social media advocacy strategies.

  • Create compelling digital content and stories for advocacy campaigns.

  • Engage audiences and build online communities of support.

  • Monitor, evaluate, and report on digital advocacy impact.

  • Apply ethical and professional standards in digital communication.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Digital Advocacy and Social Media

  • Understanding advocacy in the digital era

  • The role of social media in shaping public discourse

  • Key platforms and their advocacy potential

  • Case Study: Viral digital campaigns that influenced policy change

Module 2: Crafting Messages and Digital Storytelling

  • Identifying advocacy goals and target audiences

  • Storytelling techniques for digital platforms

  • Creating engaging and persuasive content

  • Exercise: Designing sample advocacy messages for social media

Module 3: Social Media Strategy and Campaign Management

  • Building a digital advocacy strategy step by step

  • Tools for planning, scheduling, and managing campaigns

  • Paid vs. organic campaigns

  • Simulation: Developing a mini social media campaign plan

Module 4: Engaging Audiences and Managing Online Communities

  • Audience engagement strategies

  • Responding to feedback, criticism, and misinformation

  • Building coalitions and partnerships online

  • Case Study: Grassroots digital movements and their impact

Module 5: Measuring Impact and Ensuring Sustainability

  • Monitoring and evaluating digital advocacy efforts

  • Using analytics to track performance and refine strategies

  • Ethics, privacy, and responsible digital communication

  •  Designing a complete digital advocacy campaign for a real-world issue

Prerequisites

No specific prerequisites required. This course is suitable for beginners and professionals alike.

Course Administration Details

Customized Training

This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.

Requirements

Participants need to be proficient in English.

Training Fee

The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.

Accommodation

Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.

Payment

Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.

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In-Person Training Schedules


January 2026
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Nairobi, Kenya KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 Enroll Now
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Cape Town, South Africa USD 3,500 Enroll Now
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Dubai, United Arabs Emirates USD 4,000 Enroll Now
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Mombasa, Kenya KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 Enroll Now
12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Kigali, Rwanda USD 1,800 Enroll Now
12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Accra, Ghana USD 5,950 Enroll Now
12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Kampala, Uganda USD 2,200 Enroll Now
19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 5 days Dar es Salaam, Tanzania USD 2,000 Enroll Now
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 5 days Nakuru, Kenya KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 Enroll Now
19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 5 days Dakar, Senegal USD 3,500 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Pretoria, South Africa USD 3,100 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Kisumu, Kenya KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Naivasha, Kenya KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Arusha, Tanzania USD 2,000 Enroll Now
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Nairobi, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 99,000
USD 1,400
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Cape Town, South Africa
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 3,500
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Dubai, United Arabs Emirates
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 4,000
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,200
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Mombasa, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 115,000
USD 1,500
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Kigali, Rwanda
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 1,800
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Accra, Ghana
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 5,950
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Kampala, Uganda
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,200
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,000
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 3,100
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Nakuru, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 105,000
USD 1,400
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Dakar, Senegal
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 3,500
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Pretoria, South Africa
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 3,100
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Kisumu, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 105,000
USD 1,500
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Naivasha, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 105,000
USD 1,400
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Arusha, Tanzania
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

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To provide you with the essential skills to build and execute powerful digital advocacy campaigns on social media, enabling you to mobilize support and influence policy.
By learning to understand your audience's needs and concerns, you can create more effective messages and build stronger relationships with your supporters.
You will learn to use new tools for data analysis and content creation to find new ways to engage and drive strategic innovation in your campaigns.
You will be equipped with techniques to respond to a fast-paced digital environment, allowing you to quickly pivot your strategy with great adaptability.
Yes, a key focus is on building and managing an engaged online community, which is crucial for the long-term success of any advocacy campaign.
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